Dak Prescott Rumors: NFC Exec Says Colts, Bears Are Fits for Cowboys QB in 2021

If the Dallas Cowboys decide to move on from Dak Prescott this offseason, at least one front-office executive knows two clubs that would make sense for the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, one NFC team executive cited the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears as ideal fits for Prescott. 

Prescott's 2020 season came to an end during Sunday's 37-34 win over the New York Giants. He suffered a compound fracture and dislocated ankle after being tackled following a nine-yard run in the third quarter. 

The Cowboys announced Prescott had successful surgery Sunday night. 

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan (h/t DallasCowboys.com) they want to bring Prescott back next season. 

"Dak is deserving of anything you want to put on a piece of paper, relatively speaking," Jones said. "He's deserving of that, and he's, if you evaluate what he can do to help us win championships, you can see that it's there. Plus, he's a leader at the premier leader spot. We've got make it work."

Jones also said the team expects Prescott to be back on the field by May. 

Prescott will be eligible for free agency this offseason after signing the one-year franchise tender worth $31.4 million in June. 

The Colts are facing a quarterback dilemma after this season. Philip Rivers, who signed a one-year deal with the team last offseason, has struggled with four touchdowns and five interceptions through five games. Backup Jacoby Brissett, who served as the starter before Rivers, will also be a free agent in 2021.

The Bears have already made a change at quarterback, inserting Nick Foles into the starting lineup after Mitchell Trubisky struggled prior to being benched in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. Foles restructured his contract after being traded to Chicago, bringing his cap hit down to $6.67 million in 2020 and 2021. 

Prescott was leading the NFL in completions (151), attempts (222) and passing yards (1,856) through five games prior to his injury. He set career highs with 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2019.